Hello tournament players and fans. With my fourth issue, it is almost becoming old news that I am now Editor, speaking of old news, to browse old content check out the Tournament Newsletter Reference Guide

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Fact of the WeekNewsletter PollNews HoundCurrently Taking SignupsTournament UpdatesQuestion of the WeekComing SoonThe Tournament Roll of Honorcolton24 InterviewLetters to the EditorAsk the NuttsNotesStaff

CC Objective GamesHosted By SuicidalSnowmanWe are looking for 40 brave and quick thinking individuals to play a variety of objective based games including Capital, Supply, and Diplomacy! See the topic for more details and to sign up.Currently have 10 out of 40 players signed up.

CC Objective GamesHosted By SuicidalSnowmanWe are looking for 40 brave and quick thinking individuals to play a variety of objective based games including Capital, Supply, and Diplomacy! See the topic for more details and to sign up.Currently have 10 out of 40 players signed up.[/quote]

Here are how some of the currently ongoing tournaments are progressing. Just click the title to visit the thread. Want your tournament listed here? Use the form at the end of this letter, and PM it to colton24 or post it in this thread.

Tournament Name: Isle Cruise using a 7x7 windmill setupOrganiser Name: PaulusHAlready 14 people went home safely.Planned end date: 2 October

Tournament Name: K3-Factor using a 6x6 windmill setupOrganiser Name: PaulusHThe real show is named K2 search K3 Here we need to start some teambuilding so we go to the mountains.Planned end date: 5 Februari

Question:"Can you rank the Tournament Directors in order from the one who has been on the team the longest to the newest?"

Tournaments that organizers are planning on running.

Tournament Name: A assassin for 3Organiser Name: PaulusHAll games will be 3-player assassin, but also all sequential, escalating, unlimited, sunny.It will need 81 persons to join.Planned to be put at the create/join forum at 25 September.

Roll of Honor is changing direction instead of randomly naming off all the winners we will spotlight a well fought victory.If you or someone you know has won a important Tournament victory PM the winners name to sailorseal with a short description of why it deserves to be spotlighted.

This week colton24 will be answering questions. All questions were submitted by readers of the newsletter.

Q: Welcome colton!

A: Sup!

Q: How old are you?

A: 12

Q: How did you reach 200 or so points? Were you trying at all?

A: Lost a lot. Yes I was but I sucked

Q: How did you get to be interviewed so early in you conquer club career?

A: You will never know

Q: Do you understand the meaning of irony and how often is it totally lost on you?

A: Yes.

Q: What are your plans/ goals in CC?

A: I want to try to make Lt.

Q: What are your plans in terms of gaining clan membership or starting one (given your prior reputation)?

A: I'm in one atm as co-leader

Q: What are you favourite game settings?

A: No spoils, chained, seq, no fog of war

Q: How does it feel to be a walking, talking, typing, representation of CC's dumbed-down new world?

A: Not sure.

Q: Do you think they'll let you be an admin after you've been here for say, 6 months?

A: That would be funny, but no I doubt it.

Q: Do you think your extreme youth has anything to do with the fact that you suck so badly at CC? Do you not think this is a game designed for adults and that your proper place isn't in front of XBOX LIVE...with a bib in your mouth??

A: Four words- Shut the hell up

Q: If you were an admin, would you enforce an minimum age limit of 16 and then promptly ban yourself?

A: No. I think an age limit is a bad idea as it drives away some customers.

Q: If you had a choice between doing your homework properly and thus going on to live a productive life, or spending all your free time on CC and thus become a useless, fat bum with an unusual knowledge of geography... which would you choose?

A: Doing homework

Q: How did serving in the East German secret police influence your life after the wall came down?

A: ...

Q: Is it true that when you hit 200 points you get a daily pm from the webmaster saying merely... " You suck worse than me!!!"?

A: No

Q: (1) How did you first learn about ConquerClub?

(2) What would you like to do, occupationally (IRL), in the future?

(3) What's your favorite map?

A: 1. Googled RISK online

2. USAF

3. AOR1

Q: So, do you hat saxitoxin?

A: Yes

Q: How do you keep your personalities separate in your mind, and keep remembering?

A: LOL

Q: Which proxy do you use?

A: I don't have one

Q: How do you decide which words to missspell?

A: I don't misspell

Q: What's your ultimate goal in cc?

A: Become Lt. and a mod

Q: Do you have plans to actually finish a tournament?

A: Yes

Q: What was your mother's maiden name?

A: [Removed]

Q: Who were the snowdens of yesteryear?

A: Idk

Q: How do you think you keep getting away with it?

A: With what?

Q: Which do you think is funnier, this one or the other one?

A: This one

Q: Do you feel that the editor will ignore the flaming of you in this thread and keep it open for more abuse due to his hatred of you, while he closed mine because he was being flamed?

A: He doesn't hate me. I told him to keep it open

Q: Just how do you get an IQ lower then that of a rock?

A: I don't. I get all A's

Q: If a wood-chuck could chuck wood, did you know sailorseal sucks more than you?

A: Yes

Q: Do you like Pizza Rolls?

A: Yes

Q: Why do you report everyone you lose too?

A: I don't

Q: How does it feel to have sailorseal on a leash?

A: LOL. Pretty good.

Q: Did you realize that the Tournament Newsletter asks all questions given no matter what?

A: Yes

Q: Do you know how much you fail?

A:No

Q: how is it possible to get to 200 points?

A:By sucking bad

Q: colon, do you feel sailorseal's questionable choice of giving another younger member who has a poor reputation within the forum community the spotlight so early in his tenure as the tournament newsletter director has jeopardized his position? do you feel it is giving relevant fodder to those that argued he was the poorest selection possible to run this specific newsletter? in short, do you feel this interview is going to contribute to the ultimate termination of your friend from his post as tournament newsletter director? thank you.-0

A:No it hasn't it's yall who have. No, Gozar trusts him as a great choice and everyone should. Gozar chose him because he believes in him. No.

Q: How long do you think it'll take for sailorseal to lose his mind over these forum comments, say/do something dumb, and get kicked out of his position/banned?

A: He is a coolhead usually

Q: Do u think posts like this make u mod worthy??

A: Yes

Q: How privileged do you feel to be chosen to be interviewed in CC's official Tournament Newlstter?

A: Very

Q: How did you/why did you choose colton24 as your player name?

A: My name plus my favorite NASCAR driver's number

Q: On a scale from one to ten how tall are you?

A: 4 feet 10 inches

Q: What is your favorite map?

A: AOR1

Q: Can this topic be archived?

A: I hope

Q: Do you realize how funny this topic is?

A: Yes

Q: What is your Halo rank?

A: General

Q: Where did you get that awesome trick signature that reports a local city? Are you a L33T Haxxors, or did someone make it for you?

A: No. What happens is it scans your IP then uses the IP to find your ISP's IP determaning what city you are near. Proxys screw it up.

Q: What is your favorite recess game?

A: Dodgeball

Q: What is your favorite map?

A: AOR 1

Q: What is your favorite lunch meat?

A: Ham

Q: Do you think the current score system is fair?

A: Yes

Q: Favorite part of CC?

A: Tournaments

Q: Are you still sending people pm's asking them specific questions to post in this topic?-0

A: No. Never did

Q: De Niro or Nicholson?

A: De Niro

Q: colton, do you not find it odd that as the co-leader of Waters Fury, you are actively looking for otherclans to join?

A: No. I just want a good one.

Q: what sort of message do you believe this sends to your fellow clan members? and what would you do ifa member of your clan engaged in the same sort of activity?

I wanted to take my shot at ranting and raving about whatever struck my fancy and what better forum than Newshound as my first guest editorial! I suppose I’ll try to keep my topic of discussion focused though that can be difficult for me, like waxing cars: “wax on, wax off, wax on… Mouth Off!” and I’m not even as good as Michelangelo or Ralph Macchio. Anyways, what I wanted to talk about was the ever exciting variation on tournament play known to some as the “throwdown”. By some, I mean to me. This is a lot like in Braveheart where young Wallace (played by an ego maniac drunk) challenges his buddy Harnish to a rock throwing contest. If you remember, they literally throw rocks at each other like the Scots are known to do. However rabblerousing this activity may seem, don’t try this at home. That is unless you’re Scottish in which case, it’s in your blood to kill each other off. So, how does this apply in CC?

Well, the closest thing to pelting each other’s faces in Conquer Club is the dynamic world of the “throwdown” (maybe clan wars are closer, but I prefer my version). I’m referring specifically to a best of 15 set of games where both players play 3 sets in an epic showdown of machismo and general tomfoolery. The player “throwing down” picks 6 maps (2 per set) and the player being called out picks 6 maps and of course each picks settings and they duel. The last game of each set is better set at “random map” with no cards, chained settings. Essentially, it’s your best versus another player’s best (on standard, sequential obviously as it’s the only really sane way to play 1v1).

How much more badass does it get? Really? I dare you to think of something more badass. If you’re thinking John Cusack in “Better off Dead…”, then yes, that’s more badass. Otherwise, this is basically the pinnacle of badassness.

Why play 1v1 this way? Basically, I think it’s a fantastic way to determine skill in a tournament style that should remove luck from the equation while allowing for an exquisite combination of skill in map picking, skill in setting creation, and variability in game play. The “mixed bag” random game should delineate players’ versatility on the maps of CC and is a good tie breaker. I loved this playing style with the few players I’ve had a chance to throw down with and I have a feeling you will to. Tourney makers who so often choose 1v1 as the setting, try this out! Or when challenging friends, try this set up. It may create a lot exciting conversation.

Seriously, what could be better than a good old fashioned Greco-Roman style throwdown?

(an explanation of what it is all about)Members, especially new members are encouraged to send in questions to "The Nutts". The three Nutts brothers will do their best to answer the questions.

R. Nutts, PHD – doctorate English, the Official Conquer Club expertH. Nutts, MBA – looks at the business/economic/efficient side of thingsA. Nutts, BS – lesser educated of the trio, gives a layman’s viewpoint

Have a question for the Nutts? PM David Hoekstra, Gozar, or click here and post in the thread.-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-

Wow, it’s been two months since the last set of 3 questions – and #3 was repeated, but:

Q "1) Are the three Nutts anything like the Three Musketeers? 2) What does the future hold for Tournaments? 3) Why did you spell Nuts with 2 T's?” Sailorseal

A1 R Nutt, PhD: No, we are brothers – not friends. The future for Tournaments is limited only by the imagination of CC. Nutts has 2 T’s because our ancestors spelled it that way.

A2 H Nutts, MBA: Yes, in the sense that we are three kindred spirits with similar souls -- just different perspectives. The future of Tournaments is a question best asked of Tournament Directors, etc. The truth is one of our ancestors stuttttttttered when spelling it at immmmmigration.

A3 - A Nutts, BS: No, the Three Musketeers candy bar has no nuts. The Future holds whatever Tournaments gave it to hold. Because we like TT’s. Think of Jacqueline Bissette without 2 TT’s. . .or all the Annettes, Anntoinettes, Bette’s, Nicolette’s, Margarette’s, Yvettes, etc. would not be the same without TT’s.

Q "Can you guys write a brief history of CC? SuicidalSnowman

A1 R Nutt, PhD: I’m too new to know the history… Sailorseal should have someone answer.

A2 H Nutts, MBA: Conquerclub developed from an online version of Risk. Variations were developed (different maps, moves, reinforcements, etc.). Chat was included, forums, etc. that’s the 10 second version.

Captain_Scarlet wrote:Sunday January 1 2006 lackattack delivered conquer club. From humble beginnings the registered users have now swelled to 360,669 with a strong active core of players of various ranks.

The array of maps has grown steadily over time, due to the efforts of a small group of dedicated contributors and currently number 136. The removal of the original Classic map not forgotten by first and second generation players.

The Society of Cooks was implemented by Twill (retired admin) to assist new players and continues to fulfill its charter "Train a Cook today, lose to a Sergeant tomorrow"

The clan system has evolved other time and the number of clans giving rise to the CLA, instituted to give a more structured role for our clans and competitions.Clans, for those unfamiliar, are member organized and run groups of people. They may share similar styles of play, geographic location, other varying interests, or perhaps may just be a group of friends looking to get together in some organized fashion. Clans are what you make them, that is the beauty.

The forums always attract both critics and fans and possibly account for less than 5% of active members, often controversial, sometimes humorous and never dull. The merits of the removal of Flame Wars forum still debated.

Change can be rapid, over time the introduction of friends & foes, the medal system, speed games and other enhancements has changed the dynamics of the site but often change is slow -

Private games by Twill on Mon Jan 23, 2006 1:56 am Would be great to have the option to make a game private or "by invitation only" Especially as the site grows, would be nice to be able to choose, limit to, or invite certain players...high level, friends, family etc. Just a thought

(an explanation of what it is all about)Members, especially new members are encouraged to send in questions to "The Nutts". The three Nutts brothers will do their best to answer the questions.

R. Nutts, PHD – doctorate English, the Official Conquer Club expertH. Nutts, MBA – looks at the business/economic/efficient side of thingsA. Nutts, BS – lesser educated of the trio, gives a layman’s viewpoint

Have a question for the Nutts? PM David Hoekstra, Gozar, or click here and post in the thread.-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-

Wow, it’s been two and a half months and no questions, then 5, well:

Q " Are these nuts yummy? Do they have a hard shell? Are they salted? Are they roasted? Why did you spell Nuts with 2 T's?” Sailorseal

A1 R Nutt, PhD: These nuts are always yummy because of their natural taste and texture. They have normal Shells. Not salted, but au naturel. We will get roasted at the end of the year. Because our ancestors spelled it that way.

A2 H Nutts, MBA: It depends on whether you like to eat nuts or not. R is harder than most, A is a little soft, but my girl friend says I’m jusssst righttttt. We were assaulted once. R and I have been roasted, but A is usually “baked.” The truth is one of our ancestors stuttttttttered when spelling it at immmmmigration.

A3 - A Nutts, BS: My girlfriend thinks so. Wait, H’s girlfriend says that I’m the hardest. Not so much salty as sweaty. Like H said, I like to get baked. Because we like TT’s. Think of Jacqueline Bissette without 2 TT’s. . .or all the Annettes, Anntoinettes, Bette’s, Nicolette’s, Margarette’s, Yvettes, etc.

Notes

If you want your tournament included in a future issue, please PM colton24 using this form or visit this thread!:

----------------FORM-------------------Status of tournamentTournament Name(with link please)Organiser: [Your name with 'player' tag]Brief Description(If recruiting) Approx. number of players needed(If Ongoing) Approx. number of games remaining/percentage complete---------------FORM---------------------

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mpjh wrote:OK, colton24 has told you all that he is 12 year old. Back off. He has admitted that he felt uncomfortable talking about homosexuality. That is not an unusual position for a 12-year-old to be in. He most assuredly is still a virgin and very inexperienced. So back off.

Sailor can you conduct an interview appropriate for a 12-year-old?

Please can someone lock this thread.

Highest Rank: Lieutenant | Highest Score: 1641

Mr. Squirrel wrote:

pmchugh wrote:BUMP- one more fool needed

One fool reporting for duty!

Been around for too long...said things that shouldn't have been said...but all that has changed